Nursing Assistant (Avasure Telesitter)
Company: usagov
Location: Salisbury
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This position is in the Geriatrics & Extended Care and Community
Living Center at Salisbury VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. The
Nursing Assistant performs assigned duties in a manner that
promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the
maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.
This job is open to
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
Note: For consideration, please submit your most recent (non-award)
SF50.
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Duties
This position will provide continuous observation and surveillance
of assigned patients. The first line of action will be to verbally
redirect the patient from engaging in any at risk behaviors. Next
will be to summon the nursing staff if the patient requires
assistance. Monitor staff will be knowledgeable and abide by
patient and institutional confidentiality and related Medical
Center policies.
Work Schedule: Various work schedules, with a rotating shift as
needed, to include weekends and holidays.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Nursing Assistant (Avasure
Telesitter)/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates must
demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(KSAs):
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this
vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05.
Physical Requirements: Moderate Lifting 15-44 pounds, Light
lifting, under 15 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Light
carrying, under 15 pounds, Pulling hand over hand ( 8-12 hours),
Pushing ( 8-12 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers,
Both hands required, Walking ( 8-12 hours), Standing ( 8-12 hours),
Kneeling ( 8-12 hours), Repeated bending (8-12 hours), Both legs
required, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40
in the other, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may
be permitted)
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If
you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements,
you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your
transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are
referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional
job related information, which may include, but not limited to;
responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a
work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or
supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating
or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility
requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other
Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not
obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion.
The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade,
transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one
or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/20/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11817709.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Application page will display the status of
your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Kimberly Gray
Phone
(980) 401-2549
Email
Kimberly.Gray8@va.gov
Address
WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 03/20/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11817709.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Application page will display the status of
your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Kimberly Gray
Phone
(980) 401-2549
Email
Kimberly.Gray8@va.gov
Address
WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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